My OH was diagnosed with advanced probate cancer in Feb 2025 . The spread to his pelvis is " low Level " so he was eligible for radiotherapy and hormone therapy . Radiotherapy completed the end of June. His last PSA 3 weeks ago was 0.04.
He has received 2 appointments for 2 scans . 1 is a full body scan with contrast and the other is a CT scan .
Is this the usual process after treatment to see how well he has responded .
Thank you
Hello Drifter
Well with a PSA of 0.04 both the Radiotherapy and Hormone therapy are working well remember the Radiotherapy keeps on working for up to 12 months after the last fraction.
I would say your OH's oncologist is making sure that not only has the treatment worked - they are checking the little sods haven't gone "walkabout" anywhere else in his body. The issue is with pelvic involvement there are lymph nodes there and these are like a motorway system in the body and you don't want the cancer getting into them.
When I had my Radiotherapy I had my pelvic lymph nodes "zapped" as well as the prostate, although after Radiotherapy my PSA was reducing and it was decided no scan required.
i hope this helps.
Best wishes - Brian.
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